How to call Iran: country code +98
The country code for Iran is +98. From a mobile phone, press +, then 98 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Iran: --:--
Dial Iran from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Iran from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 98, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Iran
| Country code | +98 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Iran) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
Inside Iran, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Iran | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 021 2345 6789 | +98 21 2345 6789 |
| Mobile | 0912 345 6789 | +98 912 345 6789 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Iran?
The country code for Iran is +98.
How do I call Iran from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 98 (the country code for Iran), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Iran?
To call another country from Iran, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Iran now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Iran and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.